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• Respect your body
• Say “no” the first time
• Avoid addictions like the plague
• Disrespect your body
• Think “one time
won’t hurt”
• Pick up a harmful
addiction
If you’re on the high road (no pun intended) and free of addictions of any
kind, rejoice and be glad that you don’t have to deal with the baggage that
goes with it. If you’re experimenting and haven’t made up your mind about
the road you want to take, I hope you’ll consider what’s been said and put all
your heart into staying clean. If you’re already hooked on something, please
change course before it’s too late. It’s your call.
By the time you turn 20 and graduate from your teens, if you are free of
addictions, you will have a huge advantage. You will be in control of your
body and your life. You will have achieved a huge accomplishment and
deserve a prize.
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You are addiction-free!
BABY STEPS
1. In the wheels below, write the names of the people who would be
impacted if you picked up a serious addiction. If you already have one,
write the names of those you’re impacting now.
YOU
and your
addiction
2. Draw a picture, create a collage, or write down words
describing how you’d like your future family to be. Don’t
let any addictions get in the way of that dream.
3. Think about someone you know who is addicted to drugs. What kind of
impact has it had on their life?
4. Go to your favorite Internet search engine and type in: “How to avoid
drugs” or “How to overcome an addiction.” There’s a ton of good information out there.
C O M I N G ATTR A C TI O N S
Do you own a Barbie doll? Keep reading and discover what Barbie would be like if
she were real. Don’t stop now. You’ve only got one more decision to read about.
5. Using one of the 5 Nos, role-play how to say “no” to peer pressure in front
of a mirror.
• Be Direct
• Use Humor
• Blame It on Your Parents
• Suggest an Alternative
• Get up and Go
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6. Make a list of the things that give you a natural high.
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7. Post this reminder on
your locker, mirror, planner, or journal:
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“Does th h
fit wit nt
who I wa”
to be?
Ask yourself this question each time you face a
tough decision.
8. Make a list of people and things that inspire you. Spend time with them. Feed the good wolf.
People that inspire me: ___________________________________________________________
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Things that inspire me (books, movies, magazines, music, pictures):
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9. If you have an unhealthy addiction, get help now. Talk with a
trusted adult, see a counselor, read up on the topic, or visit the
Help Desk. Don’t wait one day longer.
10. List three good reasons for avoiding porn.
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To keep an online journal of your Baby Step progress, go to www.6decisions.com